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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$325

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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